NZ eruption More than 30 casualties and 8 people unknown Unknown search for volcanic plume December 11th 11:42
An eruption that occurred on a volcanic island in northern New Zealand on the 9th has killed more than 30 people so far, and the whereabouts of 8 people are unknown. On the island, the volcanic plume has risen as much as 2 to 11 days, and there is still no prospect of searching.
On the 9th, an eruption occurred on White Island, a volcanic island known as a popular tourist destination in northern New Zealand, and 47 people including tourists visiting the island and its surroundings were involved.
The eruption has killed 6 people so far and lost 8 people.
Also, 30 people are being treated at the hospital, but some people have severe burn symptoms.
At the dock for the tour to the island, flowers were being handed to a passenger ship that was supposed to have visited the island at the time of the eruption.
On the island, smoke has risen as much as 11 days after the eruption, indicating that the police are unable to approach the site because safety cannot be ensured.
While the prospects for searching on the island remain unsatisfactory, local frustration is spreading among the people involved.